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Category Archives: Beautiful places
I’m Walking on Sunshine…
<– Hard not to love a view like this. My piece of heaven, from my kitchen. I live in the glorious Pacific Northwest. Every day I wake and look out to the most amazing views, or see them in the … Continue reading
Credit Where Credit is Due: Thank You Mauricio!
<— (View of Mt Rainier, across beautiful, winter fields) So, I owe my husband a big, fat thank you for a truly amazing birthday dinner. The thing is, I apparently owe Mauricio Umansky a big, fat thank you too. Since I’m not … Continue reading
Posted in Beautiful places, Beauty, Blog, Car trips, Honest observations on many things, Humor, Life, Musings, My world, Women's issues, Wonderful Things
Tagged birthday surprises, birthdays, blog, celebrations, Foodies, friends, great dining, Humor, KFC, Mauricio Umansky, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Tales from the Motherland, The Herbfarm
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Write, Eat, Drink, Sleep, Repeat.
For the past three days, I’ve been at a Writing Conference/course in Port Townsend , WA. The Centrum Writer’s series takes place on the campus of Fort Worden State Park, and we met there each day in a small cabin … Continue reading
Posted in Beautiful places, Beauty, Blog, Daily Observations, Musings, My world, Natural beauty, Parenting, Writing
Tagged blogs, family, Kathleen Alcala, love, Port Townsend, Spanish writing, Townsend Bay Soap, Writers, writing, Writing classes
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Come Fly with Me.
I’ve been traveling all day, from my original home in the Boston area, back to my current and forever home in the Seattle area. It is about a 12 hour trip, or more, with drives to each airport (rental cars … Continue reading
Wicked good.
It’s hard to sum up the past few days. It occurred to me to write some quick line like: “The reunion was amazing, I can’t say anymore.” or “No comment.” or “Two days later, I think I’m still hung over.” … Continue reading
Posted in Beautiful places, Beauty, Honest observations on many things, Humor, Musings, My world, travel
Tagged Bruce Springsteen, Class reunion, Doritos, Scituate
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A fresh, fresh glow.
When Sunset Magazine listed the Bellingham Farmer’s Market as the number ONE Market “across the West,” it was no surprise to me… though I admit to being tickled. Yes, tickled. I LOVE this market and it was a real thrill … Continue reading
Posted in Beautiful places, Daily Observations, Humor, Musings, My world, Natural beauty
Tagged Beauty, bioluminescence, farmer's market, Musings, nature, Summer
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Ode in photos to lots of dead animals and tourism: cowboy style
Oh Jackson Hole, how we’ve enjoyed your unique style and offerings. Today, it was Little Man’s day to choose, so we let him lead the way. This meant we road the alpine slide (and mom, kicked ass; beat the boys … Continue reading
Posted in Beautiful places, Humor, Parenting, road trip, travel
Tagged car trip, fly fishing, Jackson Hole, road trips, summer vacations, taxidermy
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The joy of the saddle and Buckle Bunnies
Alas, all good things must come to an end, and my free wheeling; do what I want, when I want; eat from my car; devil may care days have come to a distinct end. Picked up Hubby at the Jackson … Continue reading
Posted in Beautiful places, Humor, road trip, travel, Yee haw
Tagged Adventure, Buckle Bunnies, cowboys, horseback riding, Humor, road trip, Tetons
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On the road with Siyona Yona and Dawn
Well, THIS was the longest day yet! As agreed, I picked up my road buddy, Russ (AKA: Siyona Yona- Hello Bear, in Cherokee) as promised at 9:30 AM, and just got in at 9:30 PM. I stopped at the bakery … Continue reading
Posted in Beautiful places, Humor, road trip, summer vacation, travel
Tagged bears, guru, Old Faithful, road trip, self-exploration, solitude, summer vacation
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TALES FROM THE MOTHERLAND 